LSS Freedom School Minneapolis

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is hosting the LSS Freedom School Minneapolis again this summer through a partnership with Children's Defense Fund (CDF). Children will have the opportunity to participate in free summer programming that builds academic skills through high-quality STEM education and summer reading activities. We have many exciting opportunities available within our school. From registering your child in Freedom School © programming to applying for one of our summer job postings, there are many ways to join the Freedom School © movement! 

To learn more, visit the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools © website. You can also check out this video made featuring some of our Freedom School scholars as they talk about the powering potential of our service. 

Registration Process

Forty LSS Freedom School Minneapolis scholars will receive a free, six-week summer program that includes all meals and transportation. Scholars who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible. 

Scholar Registration

To register your child for the LSS Freedom School Minneapolis, please email freedomschool@lssmn.org.

Parent Participation

Parents are asked to attend one parent orientation and six weekly parent engagement nights while Freedom School Minneapolis is in session.

• Family orientations will be held on May 29, May 31, June 12 and June 14 at Christ River of Life Church in Minneapolis.
• Parent engagement nights will be held each Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. during the weeks while our Freedom School is in session.  These engagement nights are an important requirement of the program.

Official Dates

June 23 - August 1, 2025

Time

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location

Christ River of Life Church
2200 Freemont Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Contact

For questions or more information, please email freedomschool@lssmn.org.